Lord,
yesterday Danny’s dressing came undone
and I caught a glimpse
of a tumour,
that is red and angry.
It’s growing.

Yet, in that same instant,
I saw Danny smiling,
a man at peace with himself
who has come to terms
with an illness
that is slowly but surely
taking his life.

I can see your work there, Lord.
You have given Danny
and all of us
tremendous gifts –
the gift of acceptance
and the precious gift of time.

Lord,
stay with Danny, Dolores and Paul
as they face up to Danny’s illness.
Continue to walk with them
on their difficult journey.

© Claire Murray, 19th August 2013